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L23 TKD

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

89,463 mi
Last recorded89,463 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 TKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,119 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 88,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,782 miles

Rear exhaust has minor leak

Fail 19 Jan 2022 84,771 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust has minor leak

Pass 10 May 2018 84,017 miles

Front tyres perishing

Various floor areas corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding disc dis-coloured (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount onto drivers side floor (2.4.A.3)

various floor areas corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,656 miles

Front tyres cracking on side walls

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

Sills very rusty

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both upper joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 80,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Valve stem seriously damaged All tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside sill area (6.1.A.1)

Front tyres cracking on side walls

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

Sills very rusty

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both upper joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,429 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 78,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area & TWO areas of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,103 miles

All tyre valves perished/cracking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear and center exhaust blowing on joints

Fail 7 Nov 2014 75,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyre valves perished/cracking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear and center exhaust blowing on joints

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 73,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 71,235 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2008 69,429 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 69,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 65,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2007 65,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2006 57,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 57,095 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Cappuccino?

Based on 11,869 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,923
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 973
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 763
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 515
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 506
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L23 TKD is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Cappuccino fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 TKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Cappuccino typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L23 TKD is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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